As a healthy food blogger, I wanted to try out something closer to what I eat every day, so after hearing about Hayat’s Restaurant for a while, I decided to give it a go one Saturday afternoon. It is really difficult to find delicious and healthy food in Oman, so I was eager to try the food Hayat’s Restaurant would be serving. Hayat’s restaurant is located on Sayh Al Malih Street next door to Sauce Kitchen in Al Qurum. If you are heading towards PDO you pass this group of restaurants block in which Hayat’s Restaurant is among them.Continue reading »

Greek Way (2459 6439) is situated in a small neighbourhood in Baushar on Al Maha Street very close to Al Maha Petrol Station. It’s a bit hard to spot as the sign is black in colour and it is not prominent on the street. Greek Way serves traditional Greek food by a Greek chef and owner. Its slogan is “Authentic, Fresh and Homemade Greek food.”Continue reading »

My name is Yasmeen and I am taking over the reviewing section of the Omani Cuisine website. I am a long time foodie and love to post about my experiences in restaurants in Oman. This is my first review. Bon Appetit!

Located on the first floor of Panorama Mall, The Yellow Chilli (2458 2588- Panorama/ 2454 1717- Al Mouj) is a casual dining Indian restaurant with a twist created by the Indian celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor. The concept as stated by Sanjeev Kapoor is “5 star food at half the price.” There are over 40 of these chain restaurants around the world, as per the menu, with two of them being located in Oman; one at Panorama Mall and the other located at Al Mouj. Continue reading »

Thai Corner (Telephone: 9898 2257 – Map) is a Thai restaurant in Al Qurum commercial area. The restaurant is located in one of the small building opposite Al Qurum Garden, the place is currently quite messy with a bit of construction going around, so it might not be too easy to find a parking spot near the restaurant. Continue reading »

Trattoria (Telephone: 2421 0451 – Map) is a new Italian restaurant located in Al Asalah Towers, more commonly known as the Oxy building nowadays. There is no visible sign outside the building for Trattoria, it is located in the back on the opposite side of the building that has Barcelos. Trattoria shares restaurant space and the kitchen with a Chinese restaurant called Mamasan.

I was recently invited to try Al Angham (Telephone: 22077777 Map) – the fine dining Omani restaurant in the Opera Galleria. The restaurant is located after the Indus on the stretch of restaurants attached to the main compound of the Royal Opera House. Al Angham does not allow walk-ins and you must book in advance if you would like to dine at this restaurant.Continue reading »

The crowds been demanding that we update our original list of top 10 favourite restaurants in Muscat, i.e. the restaurants that the Omani Cuisine loves to go to when we actually are not there to write a review. This list is similar to our 2012 list with a few changes, and as usual, the full review of these restaurants can be read by clicking on the links provided.

The Chocolate Room (Telephone: 24499922 | Map) is a new chocolate dessert cafe located in Al Ghubrah. If you are coming from Al Ghubrah bridge towards the 18th of November street, this cafe would be located after the second traffic lights on the right side in one of the new buildings on that street, it is very easy to find. Apparently the Chocolate Room is a franchise from Australia, I have never heard of it before, but they seem to have branches in the UK, India, and many other places as well.

Honorary Omani, Oman’s number one fan, has recently paid a visit to her most favorite country in the world. The Omani Cuisine was lucky enough to meet this web celebrity to learn about the places that she loves to eat Omani food at. Continue reading »

Barcelos (Telephone 9953 3698 – Map) is a Portuguese-style grilled chicken restaurant located in Al Asalah Towers. To reach this building you need to be driving on Sultan Qaboos Road from the Al Athaiba bridge toward Al Ghubrah bridge and take the exit to enter the Oman Oil petrol station after the Grand Mosque. Al Asalah Towers are found on the highway after the petrol station. There is currently no visible sign for Barcelos outside, but you need to enter the building and walk inside to reach its back to find the restaurant. Continue reading »